The next stated meeting of the Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area is scheduled for

Saturday, March 14, 2015 at

New Life Presbyterian Church (Formerly North Como)

965 W. Larpenteur Ave. St. Paul, MN 55113

(651) 488-5581

The meeting starts at 9:00 a.m.

More to follow.

Meeting Reminder....

The next stated meeting of the Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area is scheduled for

Saturday, March 14, 2015 at

New Life Presbyterian Church (Formerly North Como)

965 W. Larpenteur Ave. St. Paul, MN 55113

(651) 488-5581

The meeting starts at 9:00 a.m.

More to follow.

Coming Soon:

SELF DEVELOPMENT OF PEOPLE SUNDAY!

Each year, on a Sunday in Lent, Presbyterians celebrate the ministry of Self-Development of People (SDOP), a ministry of the One Great Hour of Sharing.

This year, Self-Development of People Sunday is on March 15, 2015.

Resources to help you interpret the ministry of SDOP can be found on SDOP's website. Visit pcusa.org/sdop to view the materials, and to download whatever you'd like to use. You'll find two SDOP-related hymns, liturgical suggestions, stories about SDOP projects, and more!

Coming Soon:

SELF DEVELOPMENT OF PEOPLE SUNDAY!

Each year, on a Sunday in Lent, Presbyterians celebrate the ministry of Self-Development of People (SDOP), a ministry of the One Great Hour of Sharing.

This year, Self-Development of People Sunday is on March 15, 2015.

Resources to help you interpret the ministry of SDOP can be found on SDOP's website. Visit pcusa.org/sdop to view the materials, and to download whatever you'd like to use. You'll find two SDOP-related hymns, liturgical suggestions, stories about SDOP projects, and more!

Federal Reporting Requirements for Churches now available

What you need to know in 2015

You can now access Federal Reporting Requirements for Churches, What You Need to Know in 2015 on pensions.org, through Benefits Connect.

Benefits Connect is the Board's secure benefits website that provides:

church treasurers and business administrators access to important information for their organization's benefits administration responsibilities;

eligible member access to their personal and benefits information and online tools; and

access to the Tax Guide for Ministers

Using Benefits Connect is Easy

If you are not already using Benefits Connect, registering is easy. Go to pensions.org and click Register beside Benefits Connect. You will need your PIN and email address. Follow the easy instructions to create your password and user profile.

If you have questions, call the Board of Pensions at 800-773-7752 and speak with a member service representative.

Federal Reporting Requirements for Churches now available

What you need to know in 2015

You can now access Federal Reporting Requirements for Churches, What You Need to Know in 2015 on pensions.org, through Benefits Connect.

Benefits Connect is the Board's secure benefits website that provides:

church treasurers and business administrators access to important information for their organization's benefits administration responsibilities;

eligible member access to their personal and benefits information and online tools; and

access to the Tax Guide for Ministers

Using Benefits Connect is Easy

If you are not already using Benefits Connect, registering is easy. Go to pensions.org and click Register beside Benefits Connect. You will need your PIN and email address. Follow the easy instructions to create your password and user profile.

If you have questions, call the Board of Pensions at 800-773-7752 and speak with a member service representative.

Welcoming Everyone’s Gifts:Equipping Congregations to Include Children and Youth with DisabilitiesAn ecumenical, interfaith conference offering practical tools and strategies to meet the challenges of staff and volunteers seeking to include all young people in the life of their congregation

Includes refreshments on Friday evening and a light lunch on Saturday.Register online by going to www.eventbrite.com. In the search box in the upper left hand corner enter disabilities inclusion conference. This will take you to registration.Register by phone with Risa Anderson at 651-357-1150 ext. 254

Welcoming Everyone’s Gifts:Equipping Congregations to Include Children and Youth with DisabilitiesAn ecumenical, interfaith conference offering practical tools and strategies to meet the challenges of staff and volunteers seeking to include all young people in the life of their congregation

Includes refreshments on Friday evening and a light lunch on Saturday.Register online by going to www.eventbrite.com. In the search box in the upper left hand corner enter disabilities inclusion conference. This will take you to registration.Register by phone with Risa Anderson at 651-357-1150 ext. 254

Save the Date: June 18 through June 21, 2015

2015 Presbyterian Women Churchwide Gathering

Held in Minneapolis, Minnesota The theme of the Gathering is "One Body, One Spirit".

Registration is now available. Go to PW Gathering for more information.